Turandot (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, Turandot is a music film directed by Nikolaus Lehnhoff, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. Visually this is a gripping production which captures the drama of this opera perfectly. It's downright exciting! and I found the singing, acting, and orchestral playing reasonably fine. I found only one major problem with it, a problem that kept Puccini for quite a few years. Turandot has been looking for an opportunity to kill Calif and Calif has singlemindedly tried to get Turandot to love and wed him focusing on her and ignoring a better looking girl who loves him truly. The problem is how to get the audience to applaud the match once Calif gets his wish. Puccini couldn't figure out how to do it. The traditional quick ending doesn't do it, and Berio's attempt is longer , tries its best, but ends up making it plain this is one wierd couple.
Who’s in it. Turandot stars Nina Maria Stemme as Turandot, Aleksandrs Antonenko as Calaf, Maria Agresta as Liu and Alexander Tsymbalyuk as Timur, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Turandot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Turandot tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Turandot (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Turandot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Turandot?
- Turandot stars Nina Maria Stemme, Aleksandrs Antonenko, Maria Agresta, Alexander Tsymbalyuk and Angelo Veccia.
- When was Turandot released?
- Turandot was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.